New signing

[Redalert1970]

Goalkeeper Ryan Schofield signed till end of the season

[Billy bodger]

Well that’s money well spent, Moore broken down again!! rather an out filed player and that goal scorer we desperately need, but maybe it’s not that easy.

[Redalert1970]

It is money well spent as we need goalkeeper cover with Stuart Moore injured

Nothing against Alfie Scales but he's no where near ready for the 1st team

[Keith]

Did we need a goalkeeper? Unless he's better than Harry Burgoyne, then if we didn't sign him, but Harry was unavailable, we could make an emergency signing.

Welcome along, but we REALLY need someone who can put the ball in the net.

[Redalert1970]

If Stuart is injured longer than first realised then yes we did need to sign keeper cover

Better to have keeper training with us full time than bringing in an emergency keeper

[Little Shrimp]

Did we need a goalkeeper? Unless he's better than Harry Burgoyne, then if we didn't sign him, but Harry was unavailable, we could make an emergency signing.

Welcome along, but we REALLY need someone who can put the ball in the net.

Did we need a goalkeeper? Simple answer: yes.

I'm not sure in exactly what state they're in currently, but I think emergency loan rules have tightened considerably in recent years. And regardless, what if Burgoyne is injured in the first 10 minutes of a game, and we don't have a keeper on the bench, or only the lad from the academy?

It's boring and not very 'sexy', and if we're honest is unlikely to do a great deal to get us results (fingers crossed Burgoyne stays fit and in form), but getting a second choice keeper with a bit of prior EFL experience was ultimately necessary given Moore's misfortune with injuries. He's been without a club since summer - I imagine we've got him relatively cheaply.

Seems like decent enough business, and ticks a box for us.

[Redalert1970]

Ryan says he's been training for a week or so with us so who says we don't have other players training with us as well

Maybe some more announced next few days

[redrobo]

Welcome.....but have to feel sorry for Stewart who I fear we have seen the last of this season. As for next season.....

[marky No.1]

Needs to train, he's only made 3 appearances for 1st teams in the last 5 years. Welcome aboard

[nobbyshrimp]

A very good welcome addition & just can’t believe people saying we don’t need him and what about the outfield players. Outfield is being addressed just be patient but we need another keeper and Derek has stated this since Christmas time so it’s no surprise really. Outfield players will be a lot more difficult to get but trust in Derek to do the best. It’ll still take a miracle for us to stay up but Derek is the best person to take on this challenge. Carlisle should or will be hoping to pull away now with an almost full new squad, we don’t have the funds to splash about but we do have the passion to give it a very good go

[nobbyshrimp]

Needs to train, he's only made 3 appearances for 1st teams in the last 5 years. Welcome aboard

Wrong! Don’t forget the Football league Trophy, EFL Cup etc and the 30 matches in the Championship closing 2021.I know what you mean though but don’t try to make him sound poor. Good keeper dropped when he got injured and he’s fighting to get back again. How many times have we helped players get back and they’ve helped us with excellent performances

[Wild Bill]

Calm down folks. I imagine he's the first of 3-4 signings. We need a decent backup goalie for Saturday

[Billy bodger]

We have had a Hobsons choice, Moore is long term injured and we needed cover, as Derek said, so if he is called upon he now has to step up for Morecambe, like has been said, but so have all the squad. Maybe he hasn’t taken up to much of our funds.
I hope the next new player coming in is that goal scorer we desperately need. If not tomorrow for this Sat I would like to see them for the week after, Colchester and Bradford away, hhmmmm!!

[black morse]

I think we might have to wait till nearer the end of the window for a striker and probably pick from what is left. We aren't going to get an experienced striker who is any good so I'm hoping for a young loanee wanting to make a name for himself.

[CityShrimp]

Makes sense to bring in another keeper whilst Stu Moore is still nowhere near fit. Also this might be an unpopular opinion but I’m still not convinced about Burgoyne. His stock is high with the fans at the moment because he saved a penalty at Chelsea and he makes the odd decent save but there’s been a few too many mistakes for me. We need someone else to at least provide another option.